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No person shall drive a tow truck to or near the site of an accident or incident within the city unless such person has been called to the site by the owner or operator of the vehicle, by his or her authorized representative, or by the police department. A towing company whose assistance has been requested by the owner of a disabled or wrecked vehicle, shall notify the police department electronically or telephonically, in the same manner in which required reports are made pursuant to this article, of his or her intention to be present on the scene, prior to proceeding to the site of the disabled or wrecked vehicle.
(Ord. 23222-05-2018, § 1, passed 5-15-2018)
(a) No person shall solicit in any manner directly or indirectly, on the public roadways of the city, at or near an accident or incident site within the city, any business regarding wrecked or disabled vehicles regardless of whether the solicitation is for the purpose of removing, repairing, wrecking, storing, trading or purchasing such vehicle.
(b) The presence of any person engaged in the tow truck business or other businesses for which solicitation is hereby prohibited, either as owner, operator, employee or agent on any public roadway at or near the site of an accident or incident within one hour after the happening of such accident or incident shall be prima facie evidence of a solicitation in violation of this section.
(Ord. 23222-05-2018, § 1, passed 5-15-2018)
(a) Towing company must be in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials in order to tow a vehicle which contains or is reasonably believed to contain hazardous materials.
(b) In the event a towing company seeks to tow a motor vehicle or trailer containing, or reasonably believed to contain, hazardous materials, and the materials have leaked or appear to be leaking, the towing company shall immediately advise the Fort Worth Fire Department of the leakage. The motor vehicle or trailer will not be moved until inspected by the fire department. The fire department will be the sole authority in determining the appropriate precautions to be taken prior to authorizing the motor vehicle or trailer to be moved by the towing company.
(Ord. 23222-05-2018, § 1, passed 5-15-2018)
Division 3 shall apply to all towing companies or any person or entity that manages or performs law enforcement purpose tows for the city. Any entity contracted with the city under this division must comply with Division 2 and Division 3 of this article.
(Ord. 23222-05-2018, § 1, passed 5-15-2018)
(a) Management and execution of all law enforcement purpose tows and related storage at vehicle storage facilities shall be undertaken pursuant to one or more contracts, subcontracts, or both.
(b) Contracted services with the city must be procured in accordance with applicable state law. The city enters into these contracts as a market participant to facilitate the efficient procurement of needed services and to promote safety and efficiency.
(Ord. 23222-05-2018, § 1, passed 5-15-2018)
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